Norges

Norway's oil wealth has endowed it with the Norges Bank Investment Management, a nearly $600 billion sovereign wealth fund that is akin to that of oil-rich Saudi Arabia's.

'Scandies' Thrive in Euro's Shadow, Yet Safe-Harbor Appeal Seen Far Off Javier E. David 2012

Capital Economics analyst Ben May said the move by Norges Bank was "more aggressive" than expected.

Norway Cuts Key Rate Charles Duxbury 2011

In one of the biggest European property deals this year, Norges Bank is paying £452 million $734.8 million for a 150-year lease on a 25% stake in Regent Estate, a group of properties on Regent Street owned by the British crown.

Investors Look to Expand Retail Portfolios William Boston 2011

Norges Bank Investment Management said it agreed to pay €702.5 million for a 50% stake in seven properties, including office buildings in the upscale Champs-Elysees district and La Defense, a growing business district on the edge of Paris.

Norwegian Wealth Fund Buys Stake in French Properties William Boston 2011

Norges Bank claims that it lost more than $735 million on its investments in Citigroup common stock and more than $100 million on its investments in Citi bonds and preferred shares.

Business Watch 2010

It also was here that Norges Bank Investment Management went shopping when the Norwegian sovereign-wealth fund decided to make its first property investment ever.

Investors Look to Expand Retail Portfolios William Boston 2011

Jeg hører da for det første umiddelbart under den myndighet, Nobelkomiteen, som er valgt av Norges Storting på basis av Stortingets antagelse av Nobels testamente.

Nobel Institute Director Ragnvald Moe's Statement 2010

Yngve Slyngstad , chief executive of Norges Bank Investment Management, the unit of Norway's central bank that manages the fund, said it will take time to build up the fund's real-estate portfolio, which initially will focus on Europe.

Norway's Sovereign Fund Moves to Cut Bond Position Lingling Wei 2011

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CV of Francis Sejersted 2010

AXA and Norges Bank agreed to form a 50-50 joint venture in which AXA will manage the properties for the Norwegians and the two parties will engage in joint investment in French office property in the future.

Norwegian Wealth Fund Buys Stake in French Properties William Boston 2011